Delhi · Month comparison
April vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs April at #9. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon
April
#9 of 12 months
Worth considering
Heat arrives fast in April — manageable early month but increasingly intense by month end
- ↑Low crowds at major monuments — Qutub Minar and Red Fort are relatively quiet
- ↑Good hotel deals before the absolute summer low-season pricing kicks in
February
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon
- ↑Ideal 10–25°C weather — the last truly comfortable month before the heat builds
- ↑Lodhi Garden and Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan open for garden festival
| Factor | April | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 36°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 7mm | 16mm |
| Daily sunshine | 11hrs | 9hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Temperatures reach 38–42°C by late April — afternoon outdoor sightseeing becomes punishing
- ↓Dust in the air increases, affecting visibility and air quality
February trade-offs
- ↓Morning fog events still possible in early February delaying transport
- ↓Some accommodation fills for Holi weekend — book ahead if dates coincide
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →